Life Of Tai-Ping-Wang, Chief Of The Chinese Insurrection

By J Milton (John Milton) 1813-18 MacKie

Book Overview

The book ""Life Of Tai-Ping-Wang, Chief Of The Chinese Insurrection"" by J. Milton Mackie is a historical account of the life of Hong Xiuquan, also known as Tai-Ping-Wang, who led the Taiping Rebellion in China during the mid-19th century. The book explores Tai-Ping-Wang's early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his subsequent rise to power as the leader of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.Mackie provides a detailed description of the Taiping Rebellion, which was one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history, and lasted for over a decade. He describes the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the rebellion, as well as the key battles and events that took place during the conflict.The book also delves into Tai-Ping-Wang's personal life, his relationships with his family and followers, and his vision for a new China based on Christian principles. Mackie examines the impact of Tai-Ping-Wang's leadership on Chinese society, and the legacy of the Taiping Rebellion in modern China.Overall, ""Life Of Tai-Ping-Wang, Chief Of The Chinese Insurrection"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant events in Chinese history, and sheds light on the life of a fascinating and complex historical figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430444436
• ISBN13: 9781430444435
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"